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Criterions Patient Portal Benefits

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What is a Patient Portal and How Does It Help Medical Practices?

In today’s digital-first world, convenience is key—especially in healthcare. Patients expect efficient, user-friendly ways to engage with their providers and manage their healthcare journeys. This is where online patient portals come in.

A patient portal is a secure online platform that gives patients 24/7 access to their personal health information, communication tools to interact with their healthcare provider, and various other features to streamline their care. These portals can include access to medical records, appointment scheduling, prescription refill requests, and more. For medical practices, offering a patient portal is no longer just a convenience—it’s a necessity to remain competitive, improve operational efficiency, and foster stronger patient relationships.

 

How Criterions' Patient Portal Enhances the Patient Experience:

The Criterions Patient Portal takes these benefits to the next level with a suite of advanced features designed to optimize the experience for both providers and patients. We're committed to making healthcare more accessible, efficient, and patient-centered which is why our development team has been working hard to provide our customers the latest portal enhancements including:

 

  • Mobile Access: Patients can log into the portal on their mobile devices, making it easy to manage their healthcare on the go. Whether checking lab results or completing forms, they can do so from the convenience of their smartphone or tablet.
  • Document Uploads: Patients can upload various document types directly into the portal, such as insurance cards, referrals, or identification. This eliminates paperwork and ensures that records are readily available for the practice.
  • Electronic Signatures for Consent Forms and Questionnaires: Save time and paper by allowing patients to electronically sign forms before their visits. This ensures compliance and simplifies recordkeeping.
  • Mobile-Friendly Intake Forms: Patients can complete intake forms directly from their mobile devices. This reduces check-in times and ensures accurate data is entered into the system ahead of their appointment.
  • Intake Reminder Emails: Automated email reminders prompt patients to complete forms or documents before their visit, helping practices maintain a steady workflow and reducing administrative follow-up.

Additional Key Features and Capabilities of the Criterions Patient Portal:

  • Schedule Appointments Online

  • Easy Access to Health Information 

  • View Bills and Make Payments Online

  • Update Patient Medical History

  • Check Refills and Prescription Requests 

  • Patients Can Send Message to Healthcare Provider 

 

Click here for more information on how Criterions Patient Portal and Patient Intake Solutions not only benefits your patients, but also can lessen the workload for your staff. If you have any questions or would like a demo of the Patient Portal,  please fill out the form below and we will be in touch shortly!

 

Benefits of Patient Intake Systems

Benefits of Patient Intake Systems

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What is Patient Intake? 

Patient intake is the process of gathering essential information from patients to support their medical care. This includes collecting basic details, like name, date of birth, and contact information, as well as more comprehensive data such as medical history, current symptoms, and insurance information.

This initial interaction shapes the patient’s entire healthcare experience, establishing the groundwork for a strong patient-provider relationship. A smooth, thorough intake process helps ensure that patients feel understood and valued, setting a positive tone for their care journey and supporting more effective treatment outcomes.

 

Here’s how patient intake can improve healthcare workflows, increase data accuracy, and contribute to a more streamlined experience for both patients and providers.

1) Improve Date Accuracy and Reduce Errors

When patient intake is conducted within an EHR system, patient information is entered directly into the digital record, minimizing the need for duplicate data entry. This approach significantly reduces errors that often occur when data is transferred from paper forms to digital records. With direct input, the risk of transcription mistakes decreases, ensuring that providers have accurate, up-to-date information to guide patient care.

 

2) Streamline Workflows and Reduce Administrative Time

Traditional paper-based intake is time-consuming and resource-intensive, requiring staff to collect, review, and manually enter patient information. EHR-integrated intake automates much of this process, saving administrative time and resources. Digital forms can be completed before appointments, allowing staff to focus more on patient care rather than paperwork. This streamlined workflow not only enhances office efficiency but also reduces wait times and helps keep schedules on track.

 

3) Real-Time Access to Patient Information

Digital intake within an EHR system provides healthcare providers with real-time access to important patient information as soon as it’s submitted. This immediacy is critical in fast-moving healthcare settings where providers need quick access to comprehensive patient histories to make informed decisions. Real-time data access can also facilitate better care coordination among multiple providers, as everyone involved in a patient’s care has up-to-date information at their fingertips.

 

4) Enhanced Patient Experience and Satisfaction

A digital intake process provides patients with a convenient and accessible way to submit information before their appointments, often through a patient portal or mobile app. This approach reduces the need for lengthy check-ins and allows patients to complete forms at their own pace, improving overall satisfaction. In addition, patients are less likely to feel rushed, and they have more control over their experience, which helps build a positive relationship with their healthcare provider.

 

This EHR-based intake process is more than just a convenience—it’s a valuable tool that benefits both patients and providers. As healthcare continues to move toward a more digital and patient-centered approach, EHR-based patient intake becomes an essential component for practices looking to improve operational efficiency and quality of care. Adopting digital intake solutions helps healthcare providers meet modern patient expectations, streamline workflows, and, ultimately, provide better care.

Want more information on how the Criterions Patient Intake module works? Fill out the form below and one of our experts will be in touch shortly. 

 

What is Practice Management Software?

What is Practice Management Software?

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What is Practice Management Software?

Practice management involves the decisions, actions and resources that ensure the day-to-day operations of your medical practice. Managing a healthcare practice can be arduous and time-consuming. In a single day, physicians and office staff may deal with administrative, regulatory, financial and technological tasks — on top of making sure patients get the best care possible. Practice Management Software helps manage your practice, patients, and is important with increasing workflow and patient engagement, but most importantly will help your office get paid.

Criterions cloud-based electronic health record comes fully integrated with practice management software you need to keep your office running efficiently. Whether you use a billing service or manage billing in-house, our EHR helps you receive payment faster.

Billing is streamlined with our electronic superbill, and our billing partners offer the best cloud-based billing solutions that can integrate directly with your EHR workflows. Intuitive charting, connections to labs and imaging centers, referrals, prescribing, document management, reporting, communication, and eligibility checks- Criterions does all this and more.

 

A few benefits of a cloud-based Practice Management Software includes:

 Help patients find your services and book appointments online

  • Patients can search for and book appointments online from your Criterions Patient Portal.
  • Once a patient books an appointment, automatic email or text reminders are sent to them to help reduce missed appointments and reduce the time your staff has to spend on the phone.

Check insurance eligibility for patients directly from your EHR

  • Get paid for the appointments you schedule with patient health insurance verification that includes real-time connections to over 300 payers, and automated eligibility checks before a scheduled appointment.

Certified for PQRS and Meaningful Use to help you avoid penalties

  • The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) offer EHR incentive payments for those who can attest to improving patient care with their Meaningful Use and PQRS programs — and payment penalties to those who cannot — if you are an eligible provider but haven't started participating in those programs.
  • To manage and report on criteria performance, Criterions has developed certified PQRS and Meaningful Use dashboards and reports.

Simplify your billing and increase revenue

  • Medical billing management and increasing revenue can be a challenge for any practice, but our cloud-based EHR and PM streamlines all these tasks so you can get paid faster and grow your practice.

 

 

Click here for more information on how Criterions Medical Practice Management Software makes delivering patient care easier for you and your staff, or please fill out the form below and a team member will be in touch shortly. 

 

Seamless Mobile EHR Access with iPhone’s Apple Health

Seamless Mobile EHR Access with iPhone’s Apple Health

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Enhancing Health Outcomes and Patient Engagement with Health Records on iPhone

 

We’re happy to provide our customers the opportunity to integrate Criterions software with Health Records on iPhones, giving your patients the ability to have their health data in the palm of their hands. By leveraging the power of modern technology and secure data management standards, this feature offers numerous benefits for patients, healthcare providers, and the overall efficiency of medical practices. Check out some of those benefits below!

Benefits for Patients:

  1. Easy Access to Personal Health Information:

Health Records on iPhone allows patients to access their medical records conveniently and securely from their devices. This easy access empowers patients to take an active role in their healthcare, reviewing their medical history, lab results, medications, and more at any time.

  1. Improved Health Outcomes:

Having ready access to health information enables patients to better understand their conditions and treatment plans. This understanding can lead to more informed decisions, improved adherence to medications, and proactive management of chronic diseases, ultimately improving health outcomes.

  1. Enhanced Communication with Providers:

When patients are well-informed about their health, they can have more productive conversations with their healthcare providers. They can ask relevant questions, understand recommendations better, and follow through with medical advice more effectively.

 

Benefits for Healthcare Providers and Practices:

  1. Efficient Information Sharing:

Health Records on iPhone uses the FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) standard, which facilitates seamless and standardized sharing of health information between systems. This interoperability ensures that providers have up-to-date and comprehensive patient data, leading to more accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans.

  1. Improved Patient Engagement:

Engaged patients are more likely to follow through with treatment plans and preventive care. Health Records on iPhone encourages this engagement by providing patients with a clear and comprehensive view of their health, fostering a collaborative approach to healthcare.

  1. Enhanced Practice Efficiency:

With Health Records on iPhone, administrative tasks related to patient information management are streamlined. This reduces the burden on healthcare staff, minimizes errors associated with manual data entry, and allows more time to be spent on direct patient care.

 

Embracing this technology represents a step forward in modern healthcare, making health management more accessible and effective for everyone involved. By providing secure, easy access to medical records, this feature enhances patient engagement, improves health outcomes, and increases the efficiency of medical practices.

 

 

 

For more information on how to set up your practice in the Apple Health Records app, you can fill out the form below or email info@criterions.com and we'll explain how!

Tips for Automating Tasks in Criterions

Tips for Automating Tasks in Criterions

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Unlock the full potential of your medical practice with Criterions' Electronic Health Record and Practice Management software. Our suite of products are packed with tools and unique features designed to automate medical practice tasks in Criterions EHR and Practice Management Software. This advanced software promotes enhanced health outcomes, amplifying both provider and patient satisfaction.

Let's dive into our tools and tips for automating administrative tasks in Criterions:

Text appointment confirmations and reminders ensure efficient communication between the patient and the practice administrators, reducing no-shows and improving appointment adherence, ultimately enhancing overall clinic productivity and patient satisfaction.

Criterions Patient Portal allows patients’ 24-hour access to their personal health information, make payments on their own, the ability to complete consent forms before their appointment, and update their personal information with ease. Our Patient Portal empowers patients with convenient self-service capabilities, putting control of their health journey at their fingertips. Visit our Patient Portal page for more information.

Our Order Sets tool efficiently merges multiple items, making order entry a breeze. This feature allows small pairings like tests and test preps, or wider comprehensive groupings, including follow-ups, recalls, and medication instructions.

Experience the power of Clinical Decision Support (CDS), a core feature of our health information technology. This potent tool aids in improving care quality by preventing errors and adverse events, thereby increasing efficiency and reducing costs. Its purpose revolves around enhancing health outcomes and fostering provider and patient satisfaction.

Our Health Maintenance feature's primary focus is on health promotion and disease prevention rather than symptom management and illness. It encompasses comprehensive counseling, screening, and other preventative services devised to minimize sudden sickness risk and ensure optimal physical, mental, and emotional health.

Plan Macro, our Predictive Analytic tool, supports Physicians during treatment. This feature learns and tracks the Physician's most frequently used treatment plans for a particular diagnosis, presenting all treatment items as a list when the same diagnosis is added to a different patient's plan.

The Record Visit Macro tool takes note of added visits, replicating them for other patients. Similarly, our Copy Visit Forward feature empowers you to swiftly document a new examination by duplicating a patient's prior exam, reducing the need for repetitive clicks, taps, and swipes by integrating historical data into new examinations.

In capitalizing on Criterions' EHR and Practice Management software, you're not just investing in efficiency. You're paving the way for future growth, maintaining your competitive edge, and redefining the practice of medicine.

 

 

 

For more information on how to Automate Medical Practice Tasks in Criterions, login to our customer online resource center here or you can fill out the form below and we'll be in touch soon.

Features of Modern Cloud-Based Practice Management Software

Features of Modern Cloud-Based Practice Management Software

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In today's digital healthcare landscape, the integration of electronic health records (EHR) with practice management software is essential for efficient clinic operations. Modern practices are turning to cloud-based solutions that offer advanced functionalities to streamline workflows and enhance patient care. Let's explore the essential features of modern cloud-based practice management software.

1. Cloud-Based Infrastructure

Cloud-based practice management software allows practitioners and staff to securely access patient information, scheduling tools, and billing systems from any location with internet connectivity. This not only enhances operational efficiency by eliminating geographical constraints but also ensures robust data security through encrypted connections and redundant backups. The scalability of cloud solutions accommodates the evolving needs of healthcare practices, making it an indispensable feature in today's digital healthcare world.

2. Seamless EHR Integration

Seamless integration with electronic health records (EHR) is paramount in modern practice management software. This integration enables healthcare providers to access patient records directly within the management system, streamlining documentation and improving accuracy. By synchronizing EHR data with practice management functionalities, clinics can efficiently manage appointments, billing, and patient care, ultimately enhancing workflow efficiency and quality of service.

3. Patient Scheduling and Appointment Management

Patient scheduling and appointment management are essential features of modern practice management software. These systems offer robust tools for online appointment booking, automated reminders, and calendar management, facilitating seamless coordination and reducing no-shows. By empowering patients to schedule appointments conveniently and allowing providers to optimize their schedules, these functionalities contribute to improved clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction.

4. Billing and Revenue Cycle Management

Billing and revenue cycle management are critical components of modern practice management software. These systems provide comprehensive solutions for claims processing, insurance verification, and revenue tracking, optimizing financial operations for healthcare practices. By automating billing tasks and ensuring accurate coding, practice management software helps streamline revenue cycles and improve overall financial performance.

5. Patient Portal and Engagement Tools

Patient portals and engagement tools are integral features of modern practice management software. These tools empower patients with secure access to their medical records, appointment scheduling, and online bill payment options. By enhancing patient engagement and convenience, practice management software fosters stronger patient-provider relationships and improves overall patient satisfaction and outcomes.

6. Reporting and Analytics

Reporting and analytics capabilities are essential in modern practice management software. These tools provide valuable insights into practice performance, financial trends, and patient outcomes, enabling data-driven decision-making. By leveraging robust reporting features, healthcare providers can optimize operations, identify areas for improvement, and ultimately enhance the quality of care delivered to patients.

7. Task and Workflow Automation

Task and workflow automation enable healthcare providers to streamline administrative tasks such as task assignment, prescription refills, and referral management. By automating routine workflows, practice management software helps optimize operational efficiency, reduce errors, and free up time for providers to focus on patient care.

8. HIPAA Compliance and Security

HIPAA compliant and secure systems incorporate robust security measures including data encryption, role-based access controls, and audit logs to ensure patient data privacy and regulatory compliance. By prioritizing HIPAA compliance, practice management software helps healthcare organizations safeguard sensitive information and maintain trust with patients. You can find the latest updates on HIPAA Compliance and Security by visiting the American Medical Association's website here. 

Criterions practice management software goes beyond basic functionalities to empower our customers with advanced tools for enhanced patient care and operational efficiency. By leveraging our cloud-based practice management software that's integrated seamlessly with our electronic health record software, clinics can optimize workflows and focus on delivering quality care to their patients.

 

Criterions includes various features of modern cloud-based practice management software that can jumpstart your practice today. Click here to learn more about our practice management system or fill out the form below and we'll be in touch soon!

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